SONODA   01 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 5 820m

Track:      

Solid tempo with Bachelo Rex possessing enough dash to find the front. BACHELO REX (5) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only 1.75 lengths from the winner at the end of 820m after being in contention on the turn. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is right in contention. SHIYU BLACK (6) improved last start to finish third over 820m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Goes up a rung or two but he is up to the task. PALMANOVA (8) is yet to break through in 21 runs. Finished fourth at her last appearance over 820m at this track on March 20. Solid top-three chance on her best figures. HER LOVELY (1) hasn't made an impression lately despite market confidence. Last start could only manage eighth over 1400m at this track. Well-placed and can sneak into the finish.
1 02078 HER LOVELY
TSUYOSHI OBARU
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 21 len behind Hikarino Ame with 54kg at $5.70. The start before that 7th of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Power Roi carrying 54kg at $4.90. Deserves another chance.
1
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 00780 IMANANJANAI
HIROKI MINAMI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind Gott Schein with 54kg at $60.60. Before that second last of 9 at Himeji on March 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Ena Fukukitaru with 54kg at $132.70. Can't make much of a case.
2
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Grey cap
3 72935 ECORO GOLD
TAKAO KURODA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Himeji on March 4 over 800m, 6 len behind Leonard Star carrying 56kg at $9.30. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Himeji on February 11 over 800m, 1.5 len behind Mon Shuttle with 56kg at $10.20. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
3
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 781x9 HERMIONE
TAKAHIRO ARAI
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Frontier Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1230m, 11 len behind Never Tap Out with 55kg at $10.10. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track on December 13 2023 over 1400m, 41 len behind Rhein On The Top carrying 54kg at $88.20. Solid top-three hope.
4
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, CERISE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 43832 BACHELO REX
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
4YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on March 13 over 820m, 1.75 len behind Rapunzel Moon carrying 55kg at $2.40. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 18 over 800m, 0.5 len behind Welcome Kirishima with 55kg at $2.10. Can improve again. Top chance.
5
HIJIKATA SOTA
LIGHT BLUE , DENIM DIAMONDS , WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 x5903 SHIYU BLACK
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Shimei Kato
Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track on March 13 over 820m, 2.25 len behind Rapunzel Moon carrying 56kg at $17.30. Before that 10th of 12 at Himeji on February 13 over 800m, 16 len behind Into The Flow with 53kg at $9.90. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
6
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK, GREEN HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 x0909 OKANO LILY
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start second last of 10 at this track on March 20 over 820m, 11 len behind Yamanin Philia carrying 54kg at $65.80. The start before that ran last of 12 at Himeji on February 5 over 1400m, 16 len behind Vlaminck carrying 54kg at $16.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Light green cap
8 36004 PALMANOVA
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroshi Hatasa
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 820m, 5.5 len behind Yamanin Philia carrying 54kg at $4.70. The race before that ran last of 10 at Himeji on February 26 over 1400m, 18 len behind Tenku World with 54kg at $23.90. Well placed to take this out.
8
HIBIKI ISHIDO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 97988 AYN HADI
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Most recently ran last of 8 at Himeji on March 5 over 1400m, 26 len behind Severin Breeze with 50kg at $60.80. Before that 8th of 10 at Himeji on February 5 over 1500m, 15 len behind Smart Result carrying 50kg at $208.80. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 30948 SATOSHI RISE
TOSHITERU KUNISAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 8th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1230m, 9 len behind Queen Of Lily with 56kg at $13.10. The race before that 4th of 10 at Himeji on February 24 over 800m, 3 len behind Stuka with 56kg at $15.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.
10
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 82x45 ANGEL MOMO
TAKAHIRO ARAI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Suzuko Araki
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Himeji on February 24 over 800m, 2.25 len behind Meiner Spica carrying 54kg at $9.30. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 820m, 6 len behind Yamanin Philia carrying 54kg at $5.70. Watch for her to be flashing home.
11
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 65x07 NATURAL EIGHT
MAKOTO ORITA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Himeji on February 26 over 800m, 11 len behind Tamano Luna with 53kg at $18.10. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 820m, 13 len behind Rapunzel Moon with 53kg at $63.40. Wide draw a test.
12
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap